Liverpool transfer round-up: Naby Keita contract decision and Leroy Sane instruction Naby Keita has entered the final year of his Liverpool contract and remains a divisive figure among the club's fanbase, with injuries and inconsistency limiting his impact

 Liverpool have not started the season in the dominant fashion fans have grown accustomed to, drawing with Fulham and Crystal Palace in their opening Premier League games.

This has raised questions of whether the Reds need to dip into the transfer market again, with Jurgen Klopp's midfield viewed as a particularly troubling area. One player in that position who is making the headlines is Naby Keita, who has less than a year remaining on his contract.

Klopp would like to see the Guinean sign an extension, but the latter is said to have concerns about his minutes on Merseyside. Monday's Liverpool transfer round-up brings you the latest on Keita and much more.

The midfielder has struggled to nail down a role under the German since his arrival from RB Leipzig in 2018 as injuries and inconsistency have impacted his minutes. Nonetheless, Keita is still highly-regarded by his manager, who was willing to sanction a £48million transfer for him.

Sky Sport Germany claims Monday night's clash with Manchester United is viewed as a vital fixture by Keita as he weighs up his next move, with regular game time his priority. The report notes that negotiations between the club and the player have stopped and there is no agreement in sight